ABC News agreed to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit with Donald J. Trump, involving remarks made by anchor George Stephanopoulos regarding Trump’s past legal issues.
The settlement marks a significant victory for Trump amid a series of defamation lawsuits against media outlets, with previous attempts against CNN and the New York Times ending unfavorably.
ABC's future statement will express regret for Stephanopoulos' remarks, which involved sensitive subjects linked to Representative Nancy Mace and Trump's past legal challenges, including a civil case with writer E. Jean Carroll.
Despite winning this case, Trump's history of litigation against prominent news organizations shows the complexities and challenges of proving defamation, even when high-profile cases are involved.
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